Entity Stats
🔍 Where to Find
- Biome: Swamp / River Basin.
- Landmark: Near submerged rocks or partially flooded clearings
- Audio Cue: Faint splashing or quiet whimpering.
- Time: Best found during Day (Night is extremely risky).
⚠️ Nearby Threats
- Hostile entities: Guarded by 4 Alpha Wolves.
- Movement Penalty: Water and wet terrain drastically slow sprint speed.
- Low Visibility: Mist and reflections make threat detection difficult.
- Escape Risk: Limited dry ground makes retreat paths unreliable.
💬 Interaction
- Behavior: Kraken Kid remains stationary near the water.
- Action: Approach carefully andPress ‘E’ to rescue.
- Result: He despawns immediately (Progress: 2/4).
In 99 Nights in the Forest, Kraken Kid is one of the most dangerous missing children to locate due to his placement in highly hostile, water-adjacent zones. Unlike Dino Kid’s forest-based risk, Kraken Kid’s challenge comes from environmental hazards and aggressive enemy presence. He is non-hostile and defenseless, but the area surrounding him is designed to overwhelm unprepared players, making his rescue a true test of timing, awareness, and stamina management.
Kraken Kid usually spawns near water-heavy regions, away from safe paths and common exploration routes. These locations often restrict movement and visibility, increasing the likelihood of ambushes. Players who rush toward him without preparation frequently get trapped by terrain or intercepted by enemies, especially after dusk.
Tips to safely find and rescue Kraken Kid
- Enter the area with full stamina and supplies.
- Avoid water whenever possible-fight from dry ground.
- Scout enemy movement patterns before approaching.
- Never attempt a rescue close to nightfall.
- Plan a clear retreat route before interacting.
Badges:
Orienteering
- Bring the four Missing Children to your camp for the first time.
- Difficulty: 2.5
- Rewards: 4 Diamonds
Self-Preservation
- Reach 99 day mark without rescuing any children.
- Difficulty: 3
- Rewards: 4 Diamonds
Checkout all badges of 99 Nights in the Forest here and details how to earn them.